Cell Analysis device (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption The tiny cell processing device has a channel as as thin as a human hair in which cells flow through. They are captured by the cell immobilization features, rinsed, and then lysed (popped open) by applying electrical pulses. The gold on top of the device are integrated electrodes that line the channel. These electrodes apply the pulses needed for lysis. After lysis, the biochemicals flow out of the device and into the mass spectrometer for analysis. Credit Austin Culberson Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.